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BCG Master's Talent NetworkEverything you need to know
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Welcome to BCG.
EMMANUEL NAZARENKO
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SENIOR
PARTNER
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR
We Get Ahead
By Moving Others Forward
I’ve been at BCG for almost 20 years in the Paris
office, although I’ve worked throughout Europe
and Africa. I have specialised in the Energy
Industry and I've had a long standing
involvement in recruiting. Over the years I have
often been asked why consulting at BCG is an
exciting opportunity.
For me, given that I worked as a Technical Advisor
to the French Minister of Industry, the long time
horizon made me yearn for more immediate
impact. At BCG, my work has been both
intellectually engaging and importantly, has had a
rapid and lasting impact on companies,
governments and not-for-profit organisations, and
ultimately society at large. As a BCG consultant,
you’ll see your insights transformed into tangible
results. Your intellectual curiosity, creativity, and
problem-solving skills will add invaluable
perspective and value to your clients.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work at BCG.
We don’t work on client problems, we work with
clients to gain insights into their unique situations
and figure out what needs to be done.
BCG facilitates and embodies a culture of
innovation, and a passion to challenge the
status quo.
We are also constantly striving to make BCG
an ever more diverse and inclusive place to work.
It is the culture that has seen BCG presented
numerous top workplace awards.
Altogether, the opportunities at BCG are enormous
and everyone’s experience is different. In the
following pages you will hear from some BCGers
who have graduated from some of the top
Master's programs from which we recruit. I hope
you join us at some of our events and you
consider applying to BCG.
Best,
Emmanuel
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Are you pursuing a MSc in Management, MAM, MFE, MiF or similar degree?
Are you a highly-accomplished student, who enjoys working in teams to solve
the complex challenges facing companies, NGOS, governments and social
impact entities? If so, consulting and BCG may be worth exploring.
At BCG, you will work with and learn from leaders from many backgrounds
and have numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth both
within and outside your current expertise. On-the-job experience, combined
with extensive training and mentorship, will enable you to develop new skills
and succeed in the consulting world and beyond.
Joining BCG with aMaster's Degree IMMEDIATE IMPACT
At BCG, you’ll see your insights come to life in front of your eyes. Your
intellectual curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills will add invaluable
perspective to our client projects – perspective that can drive product
innovations and business process breakthroughs.
SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATION
At BCG, collaboration is at the heart of our work. We don’t work on clients, we
work with them to gain insights into their unique situations and figure out
what needs to be done. You’ll connect with a diverse and broad set of
individuals with backgrounds in business, engineering, economics, science,
the arts and the humanities-who work together on teams that are
selected specifically for each client. When we ask our clients for feedback, the
quality they most frequently highlight is our collaborative approach.
A LEGACY OF INNOVATION
BCG facilitates and encourages a culture of innovation with a passion to test
conventional wisdom. Through initiatives like the BCG Henderson Institute,
the Centre for Customer Insight, the Centre for Public Impact, the Centre for
Health Care Value, extension brands such as Digital Ventures, GAMMA,
Platinion and partnerships with TED, we pioneer new and innovative ideas
that reshape the competitive landscape, influencing the way business leaders
think and adding value to society.
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Meet SomeBCG Consultants
ALICE SCOTTI
ASSOCIATE, BCG DUBAI
MSC MARKETING ESADE, CEMS HEC PARIS
Joined in 2019
Going into my MSc at ESADE, I was clear in what I wanted
to get out of that experience: to learn, grow, have fun, and
prepare for the job market. I knew I wanted my future job
to be challenging, stimulating and rewarding. What I did
not know at the time, was that I would end up in
consulting on a completely different continent!
On top of its reputation and the opportunity to learn at an
incredible pace, I decided to join BCG because I was
impressed by its 'human touch'. BCG's greatest assets are
its people – and this can be seen in the everyday life at
the firm. Whether it is getting help on a financial model,
leveraging someone's expertise in a particular field, or
organizing a beach volleyball tournament, there will
always be a BCGer up for the task.
EFOSA AYANRU
ASSOCIATE, BCG LAGOS
MSC FINANCE IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Joined in 2020
The people at BCG are nothing short of excellent! There is
a strong sense of comradery amongst BCGers which is
something I really value in a work environment.
Particularly in Lagos, one of the smaller BCG offices, we
have an incredibly collegiate culture where you're
expected to take on new (and sometimes scary) challenges
but can be confident that you will be supported
throughout.
Coming from a Mechanical Engineering undergrad, I was
pleasantly surprised with the number of similarities it had
with my Finance Masters – it almost felt like I had left one
field of engineering for another.
(Sometimes I feel like this at BCG, particularly when
working with large datasets or technology/manufacturing
companies!)4
Meet SomeBCG Consultants
KAYANUSH PATEL
ASSOCIATE, BCG MUMBAI
MIM LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Joined in 2020
I was always interested in a career as a Consultant as I
believed it would be a first-hand opportunity to nurture
my fascination with the management of complex
businesses across multiple industries.
I was drawn to a career at BCG for three reasons:
firstly, its dynamic work environment and scale of
operations at a global level; secondly, the fantastic
learning and development investment BCG makes in
its people is unsurpassed; finally, having attended the
LSE Consulting Fair and meeting the team, I was
extremely impressed by the enthusiasm with which
they talked about their work and the numerous
opportunities at BCG for new management graduates.
IAN ZE-YAN LAI
ASSOCIATE, BCG KUALA LUMPUR
MIM IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Joined in 2019
Throughout my master's program I attended multiple
recruiting events from consulting and other industries.
While I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking for, my
experience at events with BCG immediately stood out
because of the quality of the work they were doing, their
singular focus on developing their talent and most
importantly how easy it was to get along with the
consultants and staff I met.
As an Associate based in Southeast Asia, I have the great
privilege of working with amazing firms, organizations and
governments in the region on some of their most pressing
issues. What I have found most impressive is the
opportunity for even a junior Associate to be given
substantial responsibility and therefore the chance to make
significant impact for clients from day one. 5
Meet SomeBCG Consultants
DR. HANNAH JOOS
CONSULTANT, BCG MUNICH
MSC FINANCE ESADE, CEMS HEC PARIS,
PHD BERLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Joined in 2014
After some exploration, I decided to be part of BCG's
Telco, Media & Tech practice group where I will soon
become a Project Leader. During the last few years, not
only did I complete a PhD, but also took several leaves to
explore the world.
I chose BCG because, even after 6 years, it allows me to
"grow further" every single day while working on relevant
and strategic topics with top-notch clients. Also, I strongly
believe that BCG has a unique culture and that it is quasi-
impossible to find so many inspiring and nice people in
one single place.
GEORGE CHRISTAKIS
CONSULTANT, BCG ATHENS
MIM LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
Joined in 2017
After completing my Master's degree, I wanted to join a
company where I could explore a variety of industries and
challenging business topics, while combining work with
travelling.
I have now been at BCG for almost 4 years, from working in 10
countries and solving problems from market entry strategy to
mitigating crisis impact. I decided on BCG because of its proven
track-record in supporting clients with actionable solutions, the
informal, collegial culture and the opportunity to team-up with
amazing, diverse individuals. I can now acknowledge that there
is no other environment where I could have developed as much
since graduating. Beyond that, I am glad that I have joined a
company where the culture and values resemble my experience
at LBS, making the transition smooth and fulfilling.6
Meet SomeBCG Consultants
DR. JOHANNA PUETZ
PRINCIPAL, BCG BERLIN
MIM LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
CEMS HEC PARIS
PHD UNIVERSITY OF WUPPERTAL
Joined in 2011
I joined BCG in 2011 after receiving my Master's degree. Prior
to my Masters in Management I did an undergraduate degree
in European Studies at Maastricht University and during my
time at BCG I took two years off to pursue a PhD in
Innovation Economics/Energy Policy. At BCG I work primarily
for industrial firms, especially mining and natural resources.
My project work focuses on strategy, innovation, digitalization
and sustainability, especially climate change.
After my Master's I actually wanted to do Investment
Banking. I changed my mind after doing a BCG internship,
just weeks before my banking career would have started. It
was a tough choice back then, but I have not regretted it
once! The three things that convinced me to join BCG are still
driving my motivation today: Impact, People, Development.
DR. FABIAN MUELLER
PROJECT LEADER, BCG SHANGHAI
MSC LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS,
CEMS NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
PHD KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Joined in 2014
In my view, the strong teaming at BCG, which combines
the power of a diverse range of experiences and
backgrounds to bring insights to light and drive inspired
impact for our clients, makes BCG a very special place.
I joined BCG in the Frankfurt office in 2014 and
transferred to Greater China in 2018 after an educational
leave to pursue a PhD in game theory. My work is
currently focused on advanced analytics and growth
strategy topics for industrial goods and consumer clients.
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BCG Key DatesSome offices recruit on a rolling basis year-round (with the exception of Greater China, London, Middle East, North America and Southeast Asia).
Please contact local offices for more information.
LONDON FULL-TIME INTERVIEWS
November – Early December 2020
First Round, Second Round and Final Round.
Combination of case-based interviews and online
assessment.
LONDON INTERNSHIP
1 January – 23 January 2021
Applications open for penultimate-year students
only.
February 2021 First Round and Final Round
Combination of case-based interviews and online
assessment.
UK FULL-TIME APPLICATION DATES
9 September – 22 October 2020
Applications open.
INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME INTERVIEWS
November 2020 First Round
Combination of case-based interviews and online
assessment. The timing and location of further
rounds is dependent on the office.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP
1 January – 23 January 2021
Applications open.
Please note, not all international offices offer
internships.
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INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME APPLICATION DATES
9 September – 22 October 2020
Applications open.
BCG Key Information
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• For the London office, applications which pass an initial review are sent an online
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Please note, a high test score does not guarantee an invite to interview as there
are a number of elements included in the assessment.
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